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Master of Science in Biomedical Science (STEM) Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA

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USD 25566

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Biomedical Science master's degree (BMS) is a one-year, 30-credit non-thesis master’s degree for students pursuing health careers (including medicine, dentistry, physician's assistant, and anesthesiology assistant). The BMS aims to help students increase their competitiveness for professional school applications through an earned graduate degree. 

The program features rigorous pre-professional coursework in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry as well as electives in pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, and more. Students will receive personalized assistance in the application process including application writing, as well as guidance in preparing for the MCAT, DAT, or GRE examinations. 

The BMS degree may be earned in as few as two semesters but is designed to be flexible. With fall and spring entry, successful applicants may choose to complete in 2, 3, or 4 semesters. BMS students may also apply to earn an anatomy teaching certificate while in the program (this will require additional coursework beyond the 30 credits). Students may also complete the BMS via the 2-year MEDPREP option for socioeconomically and educationally disadvantaged students.

Program features

  • A curriculum in biomedical sciences, including courses in physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, biochemistry and more.
  • Structured support to prepare for professional school entrance examinations (e.g. Medical School Admissions test (MCAT), Dental Admissions Test (DAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
  • Individualized help with application preparation. 
  • Personalized advising each semester 
  • Options for fall and spring semester entry, and options to complete in 2, 3 or 4 semesters. 
  • Anatomy teaching certificate may be earned concurrently (requires 4 semesters)
  • Downstate Illinois residents with a 498 MCAT minimum and 3.2 program GPA for two semesters earn a SIU School of Medicine interview.
  • Applicants interested in the two-year BMS -MEDPREP Option must apply directly to the MEDPREP Program
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    25566

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 65

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    16165 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Financial assistance Most of our scholarships are available to apply after the first academic year is completed. We do offer the High Achiever's Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) to qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount. Funding and aid information may be found online here: https://cie.siu.edu/international-students/prospective-students/financial-assistance.php qualifying students to receive a nearly $12,000 tuition discount

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